1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 244 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Humber | Triumph |
| Model | Sceptre | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |
